North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.25° N 80.04° E

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
29.1°C
1.2° 

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 943 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 3rd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 9th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 9th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
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SSW
16
0.9
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15
1
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15
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SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
390
304
208
202
153
120
96
167
164
171
109
211
335
461
389
467
313
309
407
667
525
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
5
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
W
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
S
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
S
10
S
5
E
10
SW
15
W
5
WNW
Wind State
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on
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:39PM0.39m
5:57AM0.44m
3:42PM0.32m
10:36AM0.40m
00:34AM0.38m
11:54AM0.45m
00:43AM0.47m
12:29PM0.50m
1:04AM0.55m
12:58PM0.54m
1:27AM0.61m
1:25PM0.57m
1:51AM0.66m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.25m
10:46PM0.20m
1:07PM0.32m
9:52PM0.28m
6:17PM0.24m
5:53AM0.28m
6:26PM0.17m
6:34AM0.21m
6:46PM0.11m
7:05AM0.14m
7:08PM0.06m
7:34AM0.10m
7:30PM0.02m
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Temp °C
28
28
28
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27
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29
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Feels °C
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31
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Information about the North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Jetty (Hikkaduwa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) is 4 km (2 miles) from Ambalangoda. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ambalangoda. Ambalangoda has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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